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The Great Sea Serpent (according to Hans Egde)

Forbes and Clark Collections Visualizing Maritime History Project

Hand-colored engraving depicting a sea serpent writhing in the water with a ship and icebergs in the background. Title and artist attributions in lower margin.

Classification

whales

Date Made

1800-01-02

Legal Status

PERMANENT COLLECTION

Major Collection

Hart Nautical

Maker

Lizars, William Home; Stewart

Materials

ink; paper; mounting; color wash

Measurements

5 1/4 in x 8 1/2 in

Place Made

Britain

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